These paintings by Antonia Phillips celebrate our amazing British countryside, unique National Parks & glorious Scottish Highlands, from journeys near and far, through an amazing collection of coastlines, hills and dales, fields and lochs. She says: “The paintings also describe my passion for working within the landscape itself. Being there in the elements really does focus […]
Reflections of Venice, 28th May-12th June 2022
Artist Robert Crisp studied at Guildford, Croydon and Nottingham Schools of Art in the 1960’s, graduating in stage design and painting. After working in the theatre for several years, he moved to east Devon to concentrate on painting and picture restoration. He has taught drawing and painting both privately and for Devon Adult Community Learning. […]
Printmakers’ Open 2022, 30th April – 22nd May
Saturday 30th April will see the opening of Sou’-Sou’-West Gallery’s 7th annual Printmakers’ Open. To capitalise on the success of this ever-popular show, this year the gallery has encouraged submissions of work where emerging and well-established printmakers from across the south west are exploring new exciting methods, processes or subject matter, as well as using the […]
Enclosure Acts, 25th April-8th May 2022
Bridport artist Sarah Jane Ross is exhibiting her ‘Enclosure Acts’ series at Sou’-Sou’-West Contemporary Art Gallery, Symondsbury from Monday 25th April to Sunday 8th May 2022. The ‘Enclosure Acts’ series of contemporary landscape paintings considers the theme of accessibility and how it affects the UK landscape and people. Working on black, Sarah Jane ‘carves’ out […]
The Light of Dorset, 4th April-24th April 2022
Bright and vibrant original oil paintings by Irina Song, inspired by rural, wild, and coastal Dorset scenery. Irina says “The beautiful Dorset landscapes never fail to inspire me with their compelling diversity and bursts of life. Dorset has found a place in my heart that reached the tip of my paintbrush. Wherever I go, my […]
Eleven Plus, 2nd-24th April 2022
A new venture for this spring: Visit our innovative ‘galleries within a gallery’ show: a platform for discovery. Sou’-Sou’-West brings together a selected collection of artists and makers, each of whom will have their own individually curated exhibition space within the gallery to showcase their work. Featuring the work of: Maggie Wyman Juliet Giron Anne […]
Waterline 2022, 26th April-12th June
Contemporary abstract photography Images by Tricia Scott (ARPS) and Lois Wakeman (LRPS), featuring the weathered and textured surfaces of boat hulls. Lose yourself in imaginary scenes of peeling paint and worn wood. Tricia and Lois discovered they share an uncannily similar view of the world soon after they first met in 2010. Lois says “We […]
“Create!” – 26th and 27th March 2022
An opportunity to try your hand at various creative activities on Mothers’ Day weekend, at the Sou’-Sou’-West Arts Gallery from 10:30am to 4:30pm. Visitors to Sou’-Sou’-West Arts Gallery on the Symondsbury Estate can explore different areas of creativity this Mother’s Day weekend, with opportunities to learn from artists and makers of varying disciplines and watch […]
Spring Open, 26th February – 20th March 2022
Something for everyone, whether you enjoy sculpture, ceramics, paintings, prints, mosaics, ceramics, textiles , installations or … A variety of work from our friends and supporters throughout the southwest – please do visit and see what is on show. Open daily 10.30-4.30, free parking and entry.
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The past couple of years have been uncertain to say the least, and we are incredibly fortunate to have made it through. The support of our members and visitors has been crucial. Whatever 2022 and beyond throws at us, we hope to remain a place that inspires others; a place where a diverse range of […]